Warner Robins, GA Environmental Rules: Flood Zones (2026)

Sec. § 36-1-20(a), which delegate floodplain regulation to local governments, and states the purpose of restricting uses "dangerous to health, safety and property due to water or erosion hazards" and controlling fill, grading and dredging that could raise flood heights. Sec. 24-423 applies the division to all areas of special flood hazard within the city's zoning and building jurisdiction, adopting by reference the FEMA flood insurance studies for Houston County (dated September 28, 2007) and Peach County (dated September 26, 2008), including their maps, for any land later annexed.

The FIS and maps are kept for public inspection at the City Engineering Office, 700 Watson Boulevard. A development permit under Sec. 24-423(c) is required before any development activity begins, and Sec. 24-424 requires applicants to submit duplicate scaled plans showing existing and proposed structures, elevations, fill placement, and drainage. Where the city and another ordinance conflict, Sec. 24-423(e) applies whichever standard is more stringent. Sec. § 5-4-1; a variance can only issue on a finding of good and sufficient cause, exceptional hardship, and no resulting increase in flood heights or public expense.